Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 23, 1996
HELEN C. SCHULTZ
A mass of Christian burial for Helen C. Schultz was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 1996 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated.
A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, March 18 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the Diamondville Cemetery in Diamondville. The Rev. Charles Taylor officiated.
Mrs. Schultz, 73, of 112 Hoover Drive, Green River, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, March 15, 1996 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since Jan. 29, 1996.
A resident of Green River for 35 years and former resident of Echo, Utah, Mrs. Schultz had been in ill health for the past several months.
She was born Dec. 11, 1922 in Diamondville, the daughter of the late Bert and Edna Smith Cattclan. Mrs. Schultz attended schools in Diamondville and Keetley, Utah, and married Leland Schultz in Elko, Nev., on Nov. 30, 1956.
Mrs. Schultz worked as a porter at Union Pacific Clubhouse for 10 years until her retirement in 1980.
She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, the Green River Senior Citizens Center and the U.P. Old Timers Club. Mrs. Schultz served as the vice president of the Union Pacific Federal Credit Union.
Her hobby was craft work.
Survivors include her husband, Leland of Green River; one son, Robert Cattclan and his wife Brenda of Las Vegas; one daughter, Kathy Crowell of Green River; two brothers, Bert Cattclan, Jr. of San Francisco, and Frank Cattclan and his wife Fina of Echo; five grandchildren, Robbie Cattclan and Jon Saloga, both of Las Vegas, Jodi and Tobi Salogo, both of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Brian (Kimbur) Presmyk of Albuquerque, N.M.; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schultz was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 23, 1996
RICHARD DOUGLAS SHOEMAKER
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.--Memorial services for Richard Douglas Shoemaker were Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m. Services were at the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church, 2191 Century Blvd., Rock Springs.
Shoemaker, 30, died Monday March 4, 1996 in a truck accident at Flagstaff, Ariz.
He was born April 26, 1966 in Casper.
Survivors include his parents, Douglas G. and Sandra L. Shoemaker; a brother, Aaron Shoemaker; two sisters, Gina Marie Shoemaker and Chrissy Ann Bailey; his grandmother, Helen Matkze; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Steven Allen Shoemaker.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 23, 1996
MARCIA WEBB GASTON
ST. GEORGE, Utah—Services for Marcia Webb Gaston were at the Grace Episcopal Church in St. George, Utah, on Thursday, March 21.
Mrs. Gaston, 74, died March 17, 1996 in St. George. She was born Jan 11, 1922 in Kansas City, Mo. to Clarence and Agnes Davidson Webb.
Her family moved to Hempstead on Long Island, N.Y., where she received her schooling, graduating from Hempstead High School. She received her RN training at the Methodist Episcopal Hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. In 1942 she enlisted in the Army Nursing Corps and served in Africa and Italy before her discharge in 1945 as a first lieutenant. She married Gene Gaston in Rome, Italy in July 1945.
They moved to Laramie while her husband completed his schooling. They have also lived in Green River and Riverton and Libby, Mont. Mrs. Gaston was active in duplicate bridge, the gold association and in her church. She and her husband retired to St. George in 1984.
She is survived by her husband, Gene; daughters, Gail (Mahlon) Grubb, Pinedale, and Carol (Dennis) Campbell of Marysville, Wash.; three grandsons, two granddaughters and one great-grandson.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 23, 1996
LESTER CECIL JACKMAN
The body of Lester Cecil Jackman was taken to Aberdeen, Idaho, for funeral services with interment in the Aberdeen Cemetery.
Jackman, 88, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 11:20 p.m. Monday, March 18, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient for the past four months.
A resident of Wyoming for the past three years and former resident of Idaho, Jackman had been in ill health for the past several years.
He was born Sept. 22, 1907 in Blackfoot, Idaho, the son of the late Alma Lester and Florence A. Hofhine Jackman. He attended schools in Blackfoot and he was a high school graduate. He attended Rick’s College in Idaho and married the former Mary Louise Corgatelli in Pocatello, Idaho on Jan. 12, 1929. She preceded him in death on Aug. 20, 1983.
Jackman was a retired dairy farmer.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Farm Bureau.
Jackman’s hobbies were fishing, camping and traveling.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Max Dean and Barbara Jackman and Lynn LaVoy and Patt Jackman, all of Pocatello, Idaho and Jay LaMar and Marilyn Jackman of Green River; one daughter, Carol Kay Rupe of Boise, Idaho; one sister and brother-in-law, Louva and Cecil Smith of Chubback, Idaho; two sisters, Ruth Echevarria of American Falls, Idaho, and Vonda Maxwell of White Mountain Lake, Ariz; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Jackman was preceded in death by one sister; one son; and one great-granddaughter.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 23, 1996
JOAN “JONI” ILENE SOLTIS
A Mass of Christian burial for Joan “Joni” Ilene Soltis was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, March 15, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Dennis Soltis, Kenny Smith, Mark Campbell, Pat Campbell, James Fernandez and Stephen Giorgis.
Mrs. Soltis, 34, of 707 River View Drive, Cody, died at 6:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 1996 at the West Park Hospital in Cody where she had been a patient since Sunday, March 10.
A resident of Cody for one year and former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Soltis died after a sudden illness.
She was born Aug. 28, 1961 in Rock Springs, the daughter of James and Joyce Lucas Mehle. Mrs. Soltis attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from beauty college in Rock Springs. She married William (Boyd) Soltis in Rock Springs on June 2, 1979.
Mrs. Soltis worked as a beautician for Total Exposure in Rock Springs for several years.
She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 151.
Survivors include her husband, William (Boyd) Soltis of Cody; her parents, Jim and Joyce Mehle of Rock Springs; two sons, Derek James Soltis and William Boyd (B.J.) Soltis III, both of Cody; two sisters, Mrs. Bob (Cathy) Spicer and Mrs. Ron (Chris) Tyler, both of Rock Springs; one brother, James Mehle Jr. of Rock Springs; her paternal grandmother, Christina Mehle of Pinedale; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Soltis was preceded in death by one sister, Teresa Ann “Tammy” Mehle, who died on May 13, 1980; her maternal grandparents, Steve and Mary Lucas; and her paternal grandfather, Martin Mehle.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 23, 1996
MILDRED LUCILLE MORGANDO
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—Funeral services for Mildred Lucille Morgando were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Russ Johnson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs.
Pallbearers were Mike Vase, John Gatti, Charles Henderson Sr., Ken Husch, E. Craig Hoff and Stephen Minton.
Mrs. Morgando, 83, of 3014 Wilson Road, Apt 505A, Bakersfield, Calif., died at 12:26 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, where she had been a patient for the past three months.
A resident of Bakersfield for the past 11 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Morgando had been in ill health for the past three months.
She was born Oct. 17, 1912 in Jericho Springs, Mo., the daughter of the late Laurence and Miriam Collins Thornburg. Mrs. Morgando attended schools in Thermopolis and married Joy Spanogle in Thermopolis. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1947. She later married Fred Morgando Sr. in Las Vegas on May 27, 1957, and he preceded her in death Feb. 4, 1980.
She worked as a waitress for the park Hotel in Rock Springs for many years.
Mrs. Morgando was a member of the Episcopal Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary in Green River.
Survivors include three daughters, Joyce Kelly of Elk Grove, Calif., Darlene Denio of Bakersfield, and Connie Hoff and her husband, Edie of Vernal, Utah; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and both husbands, Mrs. Morgando was preceded in death by one son, Gary Spanogle, two brothers, Ona Thornburg and Jack Allen; and three sisters, Evelyn Kowlok, Irene Lacy and Leona Weaver.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 23, 1996
EDITH L. ZADRA
A Mass of Christian burial for Edith L. Zadra was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Gene Zadra, Bob Bath, Jim Taucher, Albert Anselmi, Jerry Georgis and Ralph Portillo Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Melinkovich, Robert Jusko, John Jusko, Troy Telck, Bobby Telck, John Bath, Robert Bath, Fred Bath and Bill McMahan.
Mrs. Zadra, 74, of 1139 Vermont Ave., died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 10:37 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 1996.
A resident of Rock Springs since 1947 and former resident of Reliance, Mrs. Zadra had been in ill health for the past several months.
She was born Feb. 17, 1922 in Hastings, Colo., the daughter of the late Joseph William and Giuditta Gottardi Telck, Sr. Mrs. Zadra attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1940. She attended the Wyoming General Hospital School of Nursing and graduated as a registered nurse in 1944. She married Leno Zadra at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs on June 14, 1947.
Mrs. Zadra was a retired registered nurse who worked for Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for many years. After her retirement, she worked for Dr. Paul R. Yedinak for several years.
Mrs. Zadra was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Retired Nurses Society, St. Patrick’s Circle, and the Council of Catholic Women.
Mrs. Zadra was active with the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen.
Survivors include her husband, Leno of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Vicki Zadra of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and David Swann of Rock Springs; one daughter, Lillian Zadra of Seattle; two brothers, Henry Telck of Rock Springs and Joe Telck Jr. of Ogden, Utah; one sister and brother-in-law, Dora and Leno Anselmi of Ogden, Utah; six grandchildren, Michael Swann of Park City, Utah, Kristin Swann, Jessica, Jacquie, John Paul and Matthew Zadra, all of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 23, 1996
TED ROITZ
FORT BRIDGER—A rosary service for Theodore F. Roitz was Wednesday evening, March 20, at 7 p.m. at St. Helen’s Catholic Church, Fort Bridger. Mass of resurrection was on Thursday, March 21, 1996 at 10:30 a.m.
Interment was in the Fort Bridger cemetery.
Roitz, 65, died at home on March 17, 1996.
He was born Jan. 29, 1931 in Fort Bridger to John and Mary Babbich Roitz. He was a member of St. Helen’s Catholic Church, Fort Bridger. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He married Margaret Forman in Evanston Feb. 2, 1959.
He is survived by Margaret Roitz of Fort Bridger; sons, Michael Forman of Lyman, and Martin Forman of The Woodlands, Texas, and Pete Roitz of Fort Bridger; brothers, Frank Roitz of Fort Bridger, Felix Roitz of Robertson, and William Roitz of Fort Bridger; sisters, Mary Rhodes of Pueblo, Colo., and Betty Fraughton of Mountain View.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Roitz.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 27, 1996
Hannah Yahner Dies March 26
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho—Hannah J. Yahner, 92, died at the Life Care Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Tuesday, March 26, 1996.
A memorial service and burial are pending in Rock Springs.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 30, 1996
LUCY WARD BRAES
Funeral services for Lucy Ward Braes were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 1996 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, 2nd and B Street, Rock Springs. The Rev. Russ Johnson officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs.
Pallbearers were Norman Heater, Rodger Jones, Frank Angeli, Tom Confer, Thomas Osselton, Mungo Brown and Spiro Varras. Honorary pallbearer was George Osselton.
Mrs. Braes, 88, of 406 Emerald St., Rock Springs, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since Feb. 24, 1994.
A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Braes died following a lengthy illness.
She was born on July 21, 1907 in Loftus, Yorkshire, England, the daughter of the late George Alfred and Eliza Ward. While her father was working in the mines, Mrs. Braes came to Superior with her mother and younger brother Jim in 1913. She moved to Rock Springs during her sophomore year in 1922 so she could finish high school and her education.
Mrs. Braes attended schools in Superior and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1924 as the youngest in her class to graduate at 16 years of age. From 1924 to 1939, Mrs. Braes worked as a reporter for the Rock Springs Miner. She later worked as bookkeeper for Jefferis Furniture for several years. She married Alexander Braes in Rock Springs on June 24, 1939, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 1973. After her marriage in 1939, she lived in Delano, Calif. for 1 1/2 years before moving back to Rock Springs, where she had lived ever since. She lived in the same house on Dewar Drive before moving in with her daughter in 1985.
Mrs. Braes was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion where she taught as a Sunday school teacher. She worked on the election boards for more than 45 years, was a 50-plus year member of the Harmony Rebekah Lodge which is affiliated with the Order of Odd Fellows, and served as the past president of the Sweetwater Historical Society. Mrs. Braes was a member of the A.A.R.P. and the now disbanded ladies Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion which helped with World War II relief efforts. She was a Girl Scout leader and a 4-H Club group leader.
Survivors include her daughter, Barbara Heater of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Alexandra Heater, a University of Wyoming student in Laramie; and one niece, Marylyn Verhaalen Cirulis of Scottsdale, Ariz.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Braes was preceded in death by one sister, Cora Ward Verhaalen; and one brother, James Ward, who died in infancy.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 30, 1996
CAROL CARLSON
NAMPA, Idaho--Funeral services and interment for Carol Carlson wee in Nampa, Idaho.
Mrs. Carlson, 53, of 18932 Dean Lane, Nampa, died Thursday morning, March 28, 1996 at her home in Nampa, Idaho.
A resident of Nampa for five years and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Carlson died following a sudden illness.
She was born on Jan. 14, 1943 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Henry Rico and Bertha Lano Zampedri. Mrs. Carlson attended schools in Superior and Colorado and was a graduate of Leadville, Colo. with the class of 1961. She graduated from nursing school in Virginia as a registered nurse.
Mrs. Carlson married Charles (Chuck) Carlson in Buena Vista, Colo., on June 13, 1964.
She was a member of the Christian Fellowship.
Survivors include her husband, Chuck of Nampa, Idaho; her parents, Rico and Bertha Zampedri of Rock Springs; three sons; four daughters; two brothers, Ray Zempedri of Superior and Gary Zampedri of Buena Vista, Colo.; one sister, Pauala Bertagnolli of Lolita, Texas; 14 grandchildren, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 30, 1996
JOHN P. EVEZICH
LONGMONT, Colo.--A rosary for John P. Evezich was Tuesday, March 26, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Frederick, Colo. A funeral Mass was Wednesday, March 27, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Timothy Gaines officiating. Burial was in Longmont Mountain View cemetery.
Evezich, a lifelong resident of Frederick, died Saturday, March 23, 1996, at Longmont United Hospital. He was 53.
Evezich was a diesel mechanic for EG&G, retiring in 1995. Prior to working there, he worked for Continental Airlines, Golden Construction and Flatiron Construction. He also served in the U.S. Air Force at Edwards Air Force Base for four years.
He belonged to St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Frederick.
Born on April 28, 1937, in Frederick, he was the son of Luke Evezich and Kathryn Sikich Evezich. He married Mary Ruscitti on March 16, 1963, in Frederick. He was a former resident of Reliance in the late 1940s.
Evezich was preceded in death by his father and one nephew, Ronnie Evezich.
Survivors include his wife, Mary of Frederick; his mother of Frederick; three daughters, Gayle Rust and her husband Bill of Dallas, Marie Evezich of Colorado Springs and Denise Cummins and her husband Chuck, of Frederick; three brothers, Louis Evezich and his wife Lyn, Donald Evezich and his wife Roxie, and Paul Dean Evezich and his wife Kathy, all of Frederick; one sister, Janice Smith and her husband Don of Winter Park, Colo.; three grandchildren, Kyle Cummins and Meagan and Rachal Rust; his father and mother-in-law, Tony and Madalena Ruscitti of Frederick; and aunt, Anne Groshel and uncle, Louis Sikich, both of Rock Springs; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 30, 1996
CORY WAYNE McCARTNEY
Funeral services for Cory Wayne McCartney were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Lyle Burwell of the Rock Springs Christian Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Todd Rose, Dave LiPuma, Mike Wilkenson, Woody Warren, Myles Copeland and Josh Jessen. Honorary pallbearers were the Avengers under 16 Team and the Rock Springs High School Boys Soccer Team.
McCarney, 16 of 530 I St., Rock Springs, died at about 5:36 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 1996 from injuries he sustained in a one-car rollover on Summit Drive north of Rock Springs.
He was born on Oct. 3, 1979 in Rock Springs, the son of Gene Roy and Tina Mae Muse McCartney. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was currently enrolled at the Rock Springs High School as a sophomore.
McCartney was active in sports. He was a member of the Rock Springs Soccer Association, the Avengers soccer, Rock Springs High School soccer and Rock Springs High School tennis.
He was a member of the Rock Springs Christian Church.
Survivors include his parents, Gene and Tina McCartney of Rock Springs; two brothers, Marty Gene McCartney of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Shawn Andrew McCartney of Rock Springs; two sisters, Chantel Renae McCartney and Stephanie Ann McCartney, both of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Mary McCartney of Mille, S.D.; his maternal grandfather, Frank Buse of Carlsbad, N.M.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Troy Lee McCartney; his paternal grandfather, Roy Gene McCartney; and his maternal grandmother, August May Buse.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 30, 1996
STEVE RIBOVICH
A Mass of Christian burial for Steve Ribovich was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs.
Pallbearers were Robert Straube, Claude Butler, Eric Dolence, Emil Bartolic, Albert Bazanella, Jr., and Albert Bazanella, Sr. Honorary pallbearers were Ed Markham and Keith Combs.
Ribovich, 80, of 347 Gale St., Rock Springs, died at 8:53 a.m. Sunday, March 24, 1996 at the Salt Lake Regional Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient since March 6, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Ribovich had been in ill health since January.
He was born Feb. 6, 1916 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Anna Wataha Ribovich. Ribovich attended schools in Rock Springs as was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. He married the former Aileen Wisti in Rock Springs on Feb. 22, 1941.
Ribovich was a retired accountant/bookkeeper who worked for Frank Kershisnik Insurance Company, Excelsior Motors, the mine at Copenhagen, and for Paul J. Wataha, certified public accountant.
He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Fraternal Order of Eagle Aerie 151.
Survivors include his wife, Aileen of Rock Springs; one brother, John Ribovich Jr. of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Ruggera and Mrs. Kay Yedinak, both of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 30, 1996
JANET MARIE MILLER
Services for Janet Marie Miller were Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Western Wyoming Community College courtyard behind the information desk. Her body was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation at the Salt Lake Memorial Mausoleum and Mortuary.
Mrs. Miller, 41, of 108A Skyline Drive, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, 1996.
She was born March 24, 1954 in Portland, Ore., the daughter of Max Winters and Veon Bird Morgan.
Mrs. Miller was a high school graduate and attended college. She married Clark Miller. She was a long-time employee of Western Wyoming Community College and more recently worked as a secretary for a local law firm.
Survivors include her husband, Clark, and her mother, Veon Clements of Spanish Fork, Utah; three children, Jack and Jenny Miller of Rock Springs and Rachel Thornhill in Oregon; two sisters and one granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her father.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 30, 1996
CARL A. "BUD" ROICE
RIVERTON--Services for Carl A. "Bud" Roice, 74, of Riverton were Thursday, March 28, at 10 a.m. at the Davis Funeral Home in Riverton.
Roice died Sunday, March 24, 1996 in Salt Lake City, following a prolonged illness.
He was born April 1, 1921, at Kelly, the oldest son of the late Carl B. Roice and Josephine Roice. He attended school in Kelly and graduated from high school in Jackson.
While in the Army, he met and married Barbara Raught. They had three daughters and three sons, Leona Roice of Riverton, Donna Teeples of Rock Springs, Grace Roice of Stoddard, Wis., and Carl, Myron and Byron Roice of Jackson.
Roice is also survived by his brothers, sons-in--law, daughters-in-law, 18 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
His hobbies included camping, fishing and hunting rocks.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 30, 1996
KATHRYN SAVAGE
CASPER--A Funeral Liturgy was celebrated for Kathryn Savage, 91, on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Casper by Msgr. James O'Neill. A vigil service was conducted at the Bustard Funeral Home on Monday at 6 p.m.
The rite of committal was in Highland Cemetery.
Mrs. Savage died on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1996, in Sogual, Calif.
She was born Dec. 29, 1904, in Rock Springs, the daughter of John and Mary (Gleason) Forndran. She grew up in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1925. After high school, she attended nurse's training at the Wyoming General Hospital in Rock Springs, graduating in 1928.
On Feb. 15, 1929, she married Walter A. Savage, her high school sweetheart, in Berkeley, Calif. Following their marriage, they lived in Oakland, Calif., where she was employed as a registered nurse in an Oakland hospital.
During the Depression, they returned to Wyoming, where she worked as a surgical supervisor at Wyoming General Hospital of Sweetwater County. They then lived in Medicine Bow at the Virginian Hotel where she worked as a private duty nurse and for the doctors there.
The couple later lived in Shawnee, where her husband was superintendent of the school prior to moving to Casper in 1934.
In Casper, she worked as a registered nurse at the hospital and for various doctors until the birth of her first child, after which she kept active in the Wyoming Nurses Association and did volunteer work as a nurse.
Her husband preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 1985.
She moved to Santa Cruz, Calif. in 1991 to be close to her son and daughter.
She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and the Casper Women's Club.
She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Savage of Watsonville, Calif., a son, Thomas Savage of Huntington Beach, Calif.; a sister, Mary Malo of Rock Springs; three grandsons and two granddaughters.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 30, 1996
GARY LEE RUSSELL
Funeral services for Gary Lee Russell were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House of the First Congregational Church and the Rev. John Rice of the Full Gospel Assembly conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs.
Pallbearers were Dave Thomas, Dennis Thomas, Jack Skorcz, Mark Green, Mike Register and Jon Corona.
Russell, 50, of 409 Hoskins Lane, Rock Springs, died at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 1996 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient for one day.
A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Lander, Mr. Russell became ill suddenly while leaving for work on March 21, 1996.
He was born Aug. 28, 1945 in Corning, Iowa, the son of the late Leo Virgil and Berniece Emily Yearington Russell. Russell attended schools in Clearfield, Iowa, and Mountain View and was a graduate of the Lander Valley High School with the class of 1963. He married the former Janet Lee Hanking in Paris, Idaho on July 22, 1965.
Russell worked as an electric shovel operator for Bridger Coal Company for 23 years.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church.
Survivors include his wife, Janet of Rock Springs; three daughter, Mrs. Mike (Tammy) Register and Mrs. Wesley (Cristal) Hohler, both of Green River, and Deanna Russell of Rock Springs; one brother, Burdette Russell of Riverton; two sisters, Verlee Becker of Omaha, Neb., and Helen Regan of Lusk; four grandchildren, Matthew Register, Veronica Register, and Garrett Hohler, all of Green River and Tobey Newby of Las Vegas; his father-in-law, William Edward "Red" Hanking of Superior, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Russell was preceded in death by one sister, Beverly Allen.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 30, 1996
ORLAN SAPP
BLACKWELL, Okla.--Funeral services for Orlan Sapp were at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 29 in the Memory Chapel of Hackler Funeral Home. The Rev. Gregg Engle, minister of the First Baptist Church and Sapp's uncle, the Rev. L.C. (Pete) Anderson of Blackwell were the officiants. Burial was conducted in the Blackwell, Okla., I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The Chickaskia Masonic Lodge No. 109 of Blackwell conducted the Masonic Rites at the cemetery.
Sapp, 74, of Blackwell, died at 9:48 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 1996 in Blackwell Regional Hospital.
Sapp was born Jan. 22, 1922 on a farm in Barry County, Mo., to Ancel L. and Lucille (Anderson) Sapp. He came to Blackwell with his parents in 1926 and was raised and educated there, graduating from Blackwell High School in 1940.
In 1942 he entered the Army Air Corps and served in England during World War II until 1945 when he was honorably discharged. After the war he returned to Blackwell and worked at Blackwell Zinc until 1955 when he became a licensed insurance agent for Metropolitan Life serving as the Blackwell agent until 1958 when he was promoted to assistant district manager and transferred to Enid.
He later transferred to Arkansas City, Ark., and then onto Rock Springs where he retired from the company in 1979. While in Rock Springs he was employed by Western Wyoming College for 10 years.
He was first married to Oletha Plumley in 1940. Then in September 1975, he married Eva Maddox in Coalville, Utah, and they continued to reside in Rock Springs until 1992 when he retired and they returned to Blackwell. His memberships included the Chickaskia Masonic Lodge No. 109, the Guthrie Scottish Rite Consistory, the Midian Shrine Temple of Wichita, Kan. He was also a member of the local VFW and American Legion posts of Blackwell.
Survivors are his wife Eva of the home; sons Ancel L. Sapp of Manhattan, Kan., and Orlan W. Sapp II of Solvang, Calif.; a step-son, Steven J. Nichols of Rock Springs; one sister, Alice S. Voros of Tulsa, Okla.; two brothers, Robert L. Sapp of Tulsa and Bert L. Sapp of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one niece and four nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 30, 1996
ALICE LAVON CARTER SESSIONS
EVANSTON--Funeral services for Alice Lavon Carter Sessions were Saturday, March 23, 1996, at 11 a.m. at the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston.
Graveside services were in the Lyman City Cemetery at 2 p.m.
Mrs. Sessions, 86, died Wednesday, March 20, 1996 in the Evanston Regional Hospital.
She was born on Feb. 18, 1910 in Lyman, the daughter of David Davis and Electa Lunette (Porter) Carter.
She married Harold Hewitt in 1929. They later divorced. In 1952 she married Clarence Simmons. He preceded her in death. She married George Sessions in 1972 at Lyman. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
She is survived by her husband, George Sessions of Evanston; stepson, Douglas Delbert Sessions of Washington state; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, a brother, Merrill Claire Carter of Lyman; sisters, Bessie C. Clark of Green River, and Mildred C. Blackner of North Ogden, Utah.
She was preceded in death by two infant daughters.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Mar 30, 1996
ROBERT S. WILDE
DENVER--Graveside services for Robert S. Wilde were Wednesday, March 20 at the Arvada Cemetery.
Wilde, 87, died Saturday, March 16, 1996 in Lutheran Hospital in Denver after a three-day illness.
He was born Dec. 1, 1908 in Rock Springs. He married Estelle Smith Aug. 18, 1931 in Rock Springs. He moved to Denver from Rock Springs in 1975.
Survivors include a daughter, Dawn Floerke, Wheat Ridge, Colo.; two granddaughters, Lori Seim, Arvada, Colo., and Joni Krohto, Aliso Viego, Calif.; a grandson, Bob Floerke, La Mesa, Calif.; two great-granddaughters, Kelly Sein and Lindsay Seim, both of Arvada.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Apr 6, 1996
GERTRUDE ALLISON
Funeral services for Gertrude Allison were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, March30, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs.
The Rev. Bill Bruce of the First United Methodist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs.
Mrs. Allison, 101, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 10:31 p.m. Monday, March 25, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Allison died following a lengthy illness.
She was born Nov. 5, 1894 in Ogden, Iowa, the daughter of the late Oliver and Julia Ann Erwin Porter. She attended schools in Ogden and married the former Henry P. (Heini) Allison in Ogden on Oct. 4, 1911. He preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 1979.
Mrs. Allison worked as a bookkeeper for her husband's house-moving business in Rock Springs.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her four daughters, Mrs. John (Virginia) Turcato, Margaret McComas and Lorene Matilainen, all of Rock Springs and Thelma Duncan of Green River; one sister, Mrs. Irma Claussen and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Olive Porter, both of Ogden; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren, 34 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Allison was preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd, Elster, and Oscar Porter.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Apr 6, 1996
JOSEPH C. AMIZICH
HOT SPRINGS, Ark.--Mass for Joseph C. Amizich was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hot Springs, Ark., with Monsignor Leo Reidmueller officiating. Burial was at the U.S. National Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark. on Monday, April 1.
Amizich, 73, of Hot Springs died Wednesday, March 27, 1996 after a sudden illness.
He was born March 18, 1923 at Rock Springs to Rosalie Kudar Amizich and Martin Amizich Sr. He was a Hot Springs resident for several years. He was a plasterer in the construction industry, member of the VFW, 39th Combat Engineers and Independent Order of Foresters, Purple Heart recipient and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Inez Amizich of Hot Springs; two brothers, Anton Amizich and his wife, Rose and Martin Amizich and his wife Mary and a sister Jennie McQuillan, all of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews.
Amizich was preceded by both is parents and four brothers, Paul, John, Peter and Larry Amizich.
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DAN A. ELLINGFORD
EVANSTON--Funeral services for Dan A. Ellingford were Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Crandall Funeral Home. Interment was in the Evanston City Cemetery.
Ellingford, 58, died March 28, 1996 at his residence.
He was born on Jan. 8, 1938 in Evanston, the son of Elmo George and Mary Elizabeth (Wayman) Ellingford.
He married Karen Anne Hollingshead in Henefer, Utah, on July 25, 1958.
He was a member of the Catholic Church. He was one of the owner/operators of Ellingford Brothers in Evanston.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Ellingford of Evanston; a son, Scott Ellingford of Evanston; daughters, Chris Marshall and Cindy Sandler, both of Evanston; a brother, Rudy Ellingford of Evanston; and seven grandchildren.
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FLORENCE DE MARCO BENVEGNU
SALT LAKE CITY--Mass of Christian burial for Florence De Marco Benvegnu was Sunday, March 31, at 5 p.m. at St. Vincent's Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane. Interment was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery April 1.
Mrs. Benvegnu died March 28, 1996, at home in Salt Lake City of complications from leukemia.
She was born Sept. 10, 1931 in Kemmerer, the youngest child of Isidor and Maria Stanga De Marco. She married Joseph Benvegnu March 12, 1955, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Murray, Utah. She was a member of St. Vincent's for 41 years.
She is survived by her husband, two sons and one daughter, Steven Joseph and daughter-in-law, Shauna Schmidt Benvegnu, West Jordan, Utah; Michael Joseph and daughter-in-law, Claire Harte Benvegnu, Salt Lake City; Jane Ann Carter, son-in-law, Joseph Wayne Carter, Salt Lake City; six grandchildren, Shawn Benvegnu, Timothy and Rachel Benvegnu, Nancy Jane, Alice Marie and Mary Joe Carter. She is also survived by two brothers and one sister, Tony, American Fork; Richard, Salt Lake City; and Josephine Plemel, Cheyenne.
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CATHY JANE BURKE-HUGHES
BLACKFOOT, Idaho--Services for Cathy Jane Burke-Hughes were Thursday, April 4, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Shelby, Mont.
Ms. Hughes, 45, died March 29, 1996 at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City following a lengthy illness.
She was born Nov. 6, 1950 in Shelby and graduated in 1969 from Shelby High School.
She is survived by her mother, Eunice Rogers of Shelby; six sisters and one brother; children, Lisa Marie Bartling of Los Angeles, Laurie Michelle McNalley of Pinedale and Gregory Habets of Blackfoot.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Warren Burke.
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BETTY HOPWOOD
A memorial services for Betty Hopwood was Tuesday, April 2, at 1 p.m. at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church.
Mrs. Hopwood, 59, died Aug. 3, 1995 [sic] in Fillmore, Ill.
She was born Oct. 5, 1935 in Bend, Ore. She married Winnean "Hoppy" Hopwood Oct. 5, 1985 in Rock Springs.
Survivors include her husband of Fillmore; two daughters, Yvonne Baker, Grand Island, Neb., and Norene Jones, Rock Springs; and a son, Billie Schoenewald, Rock Springs.
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OLIVE C. PLOCK
WAMSUTTER--A memorial service for Olive C. Plock will be conducted at a later date. Cremation has taken place in Salt Lake City.
Mrs. Plock, 78, of Wamsutter died March 28, 1996 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City after a short illness.
She was born in Homer, Neb., Aug. 16, 1917, a daughter of Edith and Loren Purdy. She lived most of her life in Nebraska and moved from Ogallala, Neb., to Wamsutter in April, 1995 to be near her family.
She married Morris Plock in Bridgeport, Neb., July 21, 1937 and they had one daughter, Joyce.
Survivors include daughter Joyce and her husband, Max Harrington of Red Desert; four grandchildren, Maxine and husband Andy Herring, Jeffrey and wife Julie Harrington, all of Encampment, Rex and wife Michell Harrington and Kim and husband Tom Glause, all of Rock Springs; 12 great-grandchildren, Andrea, Kyle, Keith and Adam Herring, Ridge and Try Knotwell, Tausha, Sammy Jo and Quinn Harrington, all of Encampment, Max W. and Rachel Harrington and Seth Glause, all of Rock Springs; and many relatives in Nebraska.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris, two sisters, two brothers and her mother and father.
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BRUNO E. FASSIO
Funeral services for Bruno E. Fassio were Wednesday, April 3, 10:30 a.m. at the Neil O'Donnell & Sons Mortuary, 372 E. 100 S., Salt Lake City. A Vigil service was Tuesday, 8 p.m. also at the mortuary. Committal was in Murray City Cemetery, 5490 S. Vine St. Murray.
Fassio, 79, of 308 Polk St., Rock Springs, died at 11:14 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient since March 28, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 5 years and former resident of Taylorsville, Utah., Mr. Fassio had been in ill health for the past several months.
He was born on April 24, 1916 in Bingham Canyon, Utah, the son of the late John and Mary Fassio. Fassio attended schools in Utah and was a graduate of Granite High School with the class of 1939. He married the former Pauline Carone in Salt Lake City, and she preceded him in death on May 5, 1981.
Fassio was a United States Army veteran who served during World War II. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Kennecott Copper Corp. in Bingham Canyon, Utah for 43 years until his retirement in 1978.
Fassio was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son, John Fassio of Salt Lake City; one daughter, Barbara Fassio and granddaughter Marie Fassio, both of Rock Springs; five sisters, Adeline Fratto, twin sister Lili Gabardi, and Dena Turpin, all of Salt Lake City; Lucy Tibolla of Murray, Utah, and Esther Tibolla of Silver City, N.M.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Fassio was preceded in death by one brother, Fred Fassio.
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GERALD F. JOHNSON
SANDUSKY, Ohio--Visitation for Gerald F. Johnson was Saturday, March 30, at the Hannay-Nemeth Mortuary in Sandusky, Ohio.
Johnson, 85, of Parkview Community Center, Sandusky, for the past year and a half and formerly of Hammond, Ind., died at 1:26 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 1996, in St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, following a brief illness.
He was born May 1, 1910, in Marion, Ind., to Fred G. and Georgia (Owen) Johnson. He married Martha C. David in Marion, Ind., June 20, 1937. She survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Jerry of Tiffin, Stephen of Longmont, Colo., and Kenneth of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, David, Jerry T., Justin and Brandon; and two sisters, Lola Soward of Vancouver, Wash., and Portia Haupert of North Manchester, Inc.
Preceding him in death were a daughter, Mary Ellen; a sister, Zora; and three brothers, Homer, Owen and Paul.
Johnson, who attended Marion, Ind., high school as well as Marion College, graduated in 1936 from Purdue University with a degree in chemical engineering.
He served as superintendent of the waste-water treatment plant in Canton, Ohio and retired as superintendent and district manager of the Hammond, Ind., Sanitary District, after 20 years of employment.
He was a member of I.W.P.C.A., where he was past president; W.P.C.F., where he was past director and Woodmar United Methodist Church, Hammond, where he served on the finance committee and as a trustee.
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ROBERT MARTIN WILSON
Funeral services for Robert Martin Wilson were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 1996 at the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church, 125 Firestone Road, Rock Springs. The Rev. Richard P. Carlson conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were John Wilson, Bill Strannigan, Fred Inks, Tom Summers, Steve Summers and Joe Summers.
Wilson, 38, of 120 Cottonwood St., Rock Springs, died at about 7 a.m. Friday, March 29, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs.
He was born June 4, 1957 in Charleston, W.Va., the son of James T. "Scotty" and Dorothy Martin Wilson. Wilson attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1976. He attended Western Wyoming Community College and graduated with an associate of arts degree.
Wilson worked as a delivery man for Domino's Pizza for several years.
He was a member of the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church.
Survivors include his mother, Dorothy of Rock Springs; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David K. and Crystal Wilson of Laramie, and James T. and Linda Wilson of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Wilson was preceded in death by his father, James T. "Scotty" Wilson on Sept. 30, 1971, his paternal grandparents and his maternal grandparents.
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JOHN MORALES MARTINEZ
Funeral services for John Morales Martinez were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 4, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Elder Leo Cordova of the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs.
Pallbearers were Mike Ryan Jr., Fred Gomez, Harold Kielty, Paul Perez, Ernie Rivera and Donald Barber.
Honorary pallbearers were John Crouch and David Moneyhun.
Martinez, 85, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient since July 8, 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Martinez died following a lengthy illness.
He was born Jan. 1, 1911 in Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of the late Conception and Petra Chavez Morales. Martinez attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Rita A. Martinez in Rawlins on Dec. 8, 1954. She preceded him in death on July 1, 1989.
Martinez was a retired section foreman who worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 48 years.
He was a member of the Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Survivors include four sons, Charles, Johnny, and James Martinez, all of Rock Springs and Randy Martinez of Spokane, Wash.; six daughters, Mrs. Mike (Carol) Hawk of Show Low, Ariz., Mrs. Mike (Barbara) Ryan of Rock Springs; Mrs. Rosalie Grevstad of Reno, Nev., JoAnn Skaufel and Esther Phinney of Spokane, and Mrs. Dick (Lucille) Gomez of Forest Grove, Ore.; 33 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Martinez was preceded in death by one son, George Allen Martinez; two brothers, Salvador Mora and Robert Morales; and one daughter, Bonnie Peterson.
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ALBERT A. LENZI
Funeral services for Albert A. Lenzi were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4, 1996 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House of the First Congregational Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs.
Pallbearers were Roy Wilkie, Bill Fabian, Ed Lenzi Jr., Harry Cassari, Andy Killgore and Bill Weeks.
Lenzi, 84, of 1111 McCabe St., Rock Springs, died at 8:15 a.m. Monday, April 1, 1996 at the Hospice Center of North Virginia in Arlington, Va. where he had been a patient for the past one week.
A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Lenzi had been in ill health for the past several weeks.
He was born Oct. 16, 1911 in Superior, the son of the late Charles and Viola Riga Lenzi. Lenzi attended schools in Superior, and was a graduate of the Superior High School with the class of 1929. He married the former Ethel Lenzi in Salt Lake City on July 11, 1938, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 24, 1983. Lenzi later married the former Ramona Piper in Rock Springs in 1984, and they later divorced.
Lenzi worked as a controller for North Side State Bank for 30 years until his retirement in 1988.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151 and the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include two twin daughters, Mrs. Andrew (Joan) Elizabeth Killgore of McLean, Va., and Ms. Jean Lenzi of Washington, D.C.; two brothers Gus Lenzi of Rock Springs and Edward Lenzi of Granite City, Ill.; one sister, Ida Kassari of Rock Springs; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and first wife, Lenzi wa preceded in death by two brothers, Henry and Serafino Lenzi.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Apr 27, 1996
LOUISE DITULLIO
A Mass of Christian burial for Louise DiTullio was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger, Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Dale DiTullio, Devin DiTullio, Dan NOrris, Michael DiTullio, Dino DiTullio and John McMahan. Honorary pallbearer was Derek DiTullio.
Mrs. DiTullio, 88, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 4:40 p.m. Friday, April 19, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs.
A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. DiTullio had been in ill health for the past several months.
She was born June 7, 1907in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Peter and Kathryn Ahern Dorrence. Mrs. DiTullio attended schools in Rock Springs and married Dino "Dan" DiTullio in Manila, Utah, on Oct. 9, 1930. He preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 1981.
Mrs. DiTullio was the retired owner and operator of the Lariat Lodge in Rock Springs.
She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.
Survivors include one son, Michael Dino DiTullio of Fort Collins, Colo.; two daughters, Mary Louise Norris of Evanston and Dana L. McMahan of Rock Springs; one brother, Bill Dorrence of Rock Springs; three sisters, Rose Gatti, Etta Clark and Gertrude Doak, all of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren, Dale Michael DiTullio, Daniel, Anna Marie, Tonia, and John McMahan, all of Rock Springs, Dino DiTullio and Michael DiTullio of Fort Collins, and Dan Norris of Evanston; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. DiTullio was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters.
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ROBERT DEAN "BOBBY" WELSH
Funeral services for Robert Dean Welsh were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs with military graveside services by the American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24. The Rev. Elton Sermon of the United Pentecostal Church conducted the services.
Pallbearers were Samuel Pauli, Dewayne Peoen, Bobby Craig, Dennis Dupape, Monte Boyce and Norman Dona.
Welsh, 47, of 5020 Springs Drive No. 59, Rock Springs, died at about 2 a.m. Friday at his home.
A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Welsh had been in ill health the past one year.
He was born Nov. 20, 1948 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Dean and Shirley Oas Welsh. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
Welsh worked as a partsman for the Big A Auto Pars in Rock Springs for the past three years.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include one son, Robert Welsh Jr. of Cheyenne; one daughter, Michelle Beyer of Cheyenne; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Sandra) Campbell of Rock Springs; two grandchildren; three nieces, one nephew and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
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EARL HENRY DAY
Funeral services for Earl Henry Day were conducted at 9 a.m. Monday, April 22, 1996 at the LDS Church, 1000 West 4th North, Green River. Bishop Marty Kelsey conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, April 22, 1996 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Pocatello.
Pallbearers were Don Barker, Carl Williams, Manuel Lucero, Mark Greenbaum, Don Rushing, Larry Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Dale Stevens, Max Day, Dean Smith, Ray Ball, Perry Norris and Dan Norris.
Day, 87, of 370 West Railroad Ave., Green River, died at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 1996 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where he had been a patient since Oct. 23, 1995.
A resident of Green River since 1960 and former resident of Pocatello, Idaho, Day had been in ill health for the past several months.
He was born Nov. 2, 1908 in Montpelier, Idaho, the son of the late Henry and Lillian Wurthrick Day. Day attended schools in Idaho and was a graduate of Pocatello High School with the class of 1927. He married the former Mary Mischler in Randolph, Utah on Oct. 1, 1932 and their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Temple in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Day was a supervisor who worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 53 years supervising from Green River to Rawlins until his retirement in 1973. Day worked for many years for Deseret Industries and was the stake locksmith for a number of years.
He was a member of the LDS Church. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Day received the Order of the Beaver in March of 1974, and he was a high priest of the LDS Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary of Green River; one daughter, Shirley Meier of Sundance; one brother, Max Day of Pocatello, Idaho; one sister, May L. Goodson of San Diego; two grandchildren, Kim Gasson of Cheyenne and Mark Greenbaum of Santa Rosa, Calif.; three great-granddaughters, Jennifer, Elizabeth and Sarah Gasson, all of Cheyenne; one aunt, Gertie Sorenson of Montpelier, Idaho; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Day was preceded in death by one son who died at the age of 7 in 1957 and one sister, Evelyn.
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DONALD GEORGE HUNTER
Funeral services for Donald George Hunter were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 22, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Tav Streit, Ken Jennings, Chuck Hansen, Rucy Yakovich, Mike J. Vase and Bob Whisler.
Hunter, 61, of 914 D St., Rock Springs, died at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs.
A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Hunter had been in ill health for the past five years.
He was born Jan. 6, 1935 in Rock Springs, the son of the late George Decker and Ethel Mae "Mazie" Gibbs Hunter. Hunter attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1954. He married the former Shannon Milliken in Rock Springs on April 17, 1955.
Hunter was a retired car salesman who worked for Whisler Chevrolet Company in Rock Springs for 20 years and the Rock Springs Ford Company for five years.
He was a member of the LDS Church, the BPO Elks Lodge, and the Exchange Club.
Hunter was a golfer.
Survivors include his wife, Shannon of Rock Springs; one son, Randy Hunter of Cheyenne; one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Kim) Streit of Park City, Utah; one sister, Mrs. Ken (Betsy) Jennings of Tucson, Ariz.; four grandchildren, Tav and Mandy Streit of Park City and Brandon and Keaton Hunter, both of Cheyenne; several cousins; one niece and two nephews.
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DWAYNE JOSPEH MITCHELSON
Funeral services for Dwayne Joseph Mitchelson were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 1996 at the Farson Community Hall in Farson. The Rev. Robert Lynch of the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church officiated.
A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, 1996 at the Vae Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Rick Cardoza, Ed Burton, Bill Webster, Tom Taliaferro, Dude Delambert and Dale Newland. Honorary pallbearers were Wally Taucher, Jim McMurry, Don MIller, Lee Harns, Gary Zakotnik and Brad Thoren.
Mitchelson, 63, of 4072 Highway 191, Farson, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 1996 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient for the past four weeks.
A resident of Farson for the past 38 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Mitchelson had been in ill health for the past several months.
He was born Jan. 9, 1933 in Reliance, the son of the late Joseph and Ellen Marie Hackett Mitchelson. Mitchelson attended schools in Rock Springs and Reliance and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1952. He attended Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs and graduated with an associate of applied science degree.
Mitchelson maried the former Miceala A. "Mickie" Sitzman in Rock Springs on July 7, 1957.
He was a United States Army veteran who served during the Korean War. Mitchelson was the owner and operator of Mitch's Cafe and Sitzman's Motel in Farson for many years.
He was a member of the St. Christopher Catholic Church, the Eden Valley Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus, and the Cowboy Joe Club. Mitchelson was a supporter of the University of Wyoming and Farson-Eden school athletics.
Survivors include his wife, Miceala "Mickie" of Farson; two sons, Rickie Patrick Mitchelson of Laramie and Daniel Paul Mitchelson of Farson; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Lalene) Miller of Farson; one brother, Jack MItchelson of Rock Springs; one sister, Ellen Tyler of Rock SPrings; five grandchildren, Bill, Nicole, Jessica, and Stephanie Mitchelson, all of Farson, and Jessica Thompson of Laramie; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mitchelson was preceded in death by four brothers, Tom, Leo, Jim, and William "Bill" Mitchelson.
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JOSEPH PAUL "JOEY" ROGERS
A Mass of Christian burial for Joseph Paul "Joey" Rogers who died Tuesday was celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, 1996 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park.
Rogers, 42, of 1417 Lowell Ave., Rock Springs, died at about 10:44 p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 1996 at his home in Rock Springs.
According to Sweetwater County Coroner, Dale S. Majhanovich, Rogers was the victim of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound.
A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, he was born Feb. 28, 1954 in Rock Springs, the son of Joseph J. and Joan Duzik Rogers. Rogers attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1972.
Rogers worked as a communication technician for U.S. West Communications for 23 years.
He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Local Union CWA 7601, and a member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Roger's hobbies were fishing, hunting, and golf.
Survivors include his parents, Joseph J. Rogers and Joan Zaversnik, both of Rock Springs; two daughters, Lindsay Rogers and Sara Caine, both of Rock Springs; one brother, James M. Rogers of Omaha, Neb.; one half-brother, Michael Rogers of Arizona, one sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Gary Zaversnik of Omaha; his maternal grandmother, Stella Duzik of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Rogers was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Mike Duzik; his paternal grandparents, Bill and Gladys Lowe; and his stepfather, Phillip M. Zaversnik.
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WILLIAM LEROY SIERS
DOUGLAS--Rites for Christian burial for William Leroy Siers, 58, were Monday, April 22, 1996 at 10 a.m. at the Converse Funeral Chapel in Douglas, with the Rev. John Murray of the St. James Catholic Church as the celebrant. Interment was in the Douglas Park Cemetery.
Siers died Tuesday, April 16, 1996 in Park City, Utah.
He was born Sept. 16, 1937 in Scottsbluff, Neb., the son of Frank and Lillian Bertha (Allman) Siers. He was reared and educated in South Dakota, living on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwest South Dakota. He was married to Katherine R. Theuer on April 4, 1967 in Sioux Falls, S.D. He worked as a pipeline laborer for Chinook Pipeline and Northwinds of Wyoming. His hobbies were hunting for arrowhead and woodworking.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy of Rock Springs; mother Bertha Siers of Newcastle; three children, Ted Siers and Michel Siers both of Douglas and Billy Siers of South Dakota; also by grandchildren; six sisters, Theadora, Gloria, Donnie, Adel, Pat, and Darlene; and five brothers, Bob, Theodore, Reggie, Bobby and Kenny.
He was preceded in death by his father.
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RAINO J. MATSON
Funeral services for Raino J. Matson were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 22, 1996 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs.
Pallbearers were Steve Matson, Dave Matson, BObby Matson, Jefferey Matson, Jess Sorel and Scott Berglin. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Klenck, Robert Larson, Renee Sorel, Julie Berglin and Jill Klenck.
Matson, 89, of 97 H St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 1996.
A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mr. Matson had been in ill health for the past several months.
He was born March 20, 1907 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Samuel and Edla Marie Heikala Matson. Matson attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1925. He married the former Enid Stark in Rock Springs on July 3, 1927, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 22, 1996.
Matson went to work for the Union Pacific Coal Company as an office manager in 1926 until the mines closed down. He later went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad as an administrative aid until his retirement in 1972.
Matson was a member of the First Congregational Church and the BPO Elks Lodge. He served on the Reliance School Board and his hobby was fishing.
Survivors include his son, Robert "Bob" Matson of Rock Springs; his daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Carol) Klenck of Oakland, Calif.; six grandchildren, Steve Matson of Vernal, Utah, Dave Matson of Gilbert, Ariz., Robert Matson of Midvale, Utah, Renee Sorel of Castro Valley, Calif., Julie Berglin of Pleasanton, Calif., and Jill Klenck of Sunset Beach, Calif.; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Matson was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Apr 27, 1996
SARA ANN SKIDGEL
RAWLINS--Funeral services for Sara Ann Skidgel, 69, were at 11 a.m. at Rostad Mortuary Chapel, on Friday, April 26, 1996, with the Rev. Rod Carlson of the Carbon County Christian Center officiating. Interment followed at the Rawlins Cemetery. She died Monday, April 22 at the Rawlins Hospital.
Pallbearers were Tommy Skidgel, Robert Ellis, Frank Lucero, Asa Meeks, Chuck Bowlus and John Collier.
She was born on May 22, 1926, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Harry and Phyllis (Wales) Woods. She grew up in Superior and spent most of her childhood there until her and her family moved to the Rawlins area. They later moved to the Sacramento, California area and lived for 14 years before moving back to Rawlins. She was a high school graduate in Superior. She was a member of the Carbon County Christian Center.
She is survived by her children; son, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Barbara) Skidgel, of Bairoil; daughter, Janice Gerstner of Gardnerville, Nev., and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Phyllis) Ellis, of Rawlins. She is survived by her former husband, Thomas Skidgel, of Clarksville, Ark. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. and Mrs. Bob (Mary Jo) Collier of Rawlins, and a brother, Mr. and Mrs. Harry (Lynn) Woods, of Denver. She is survived by her grandchildren, Sabrina Skidgel, of Casper, and Tommy and his wife, Jennifer Skidgel of Rawlins, Stacey Mott, of Carson City, Nev., Shane Peterson, of Carson City, Nev., and Misty Peterson, of Gardnerville, Nev., and Shanda Ellis, of Rawlins, and Robert Ellis, of Rawlins. She is survived by her great-grandchildren, Samantha, Courtney, Aubree and Tyler.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Apr 27, 1996
BAILEY MORGAN MITCHELL
Graveside funeral services and interment for Bailey Morgan Mitchell were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 1996 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs.
Bailey Morgan Mitchell, infant daughter of Ryan Patrick and Erin Michelle Cobb Mitchell of 115 East 3rd South, Space No. 4, Green River, was dead at birth at 3:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County.
Survivors include her parents of Green River; one brother, Warren Daniel Mitchell of Green River; her paternal grandparents, Steve and Linda Mitchell of Green River; her maternal grandparents, Peggy Cobb of Manila, Utah and Al and Mary Cobb of Salt Lake City; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Apr 27, 1996
WILLIAM EDWARD HANKS
WASHINGTON, Utah--Memorial services for William Edward Hanks were Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary Chapel in St. George. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs.
Hanks, 80, died April 18, 1996 in Washington, Utah.
He was born Oct. 16, 1915 in Pinedale, to Thomas Morgan and Reba Oliver Hanks. He married Marie C. Heaberlin on Nov. 3, 1938 in Rock Springs.
He worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company at Winton when he married his wife Marie. Later he worked for Mountain Fuel Supply Company out of Rock Springs. He retired in October, 1976 after 32 years of service.
He had two children and five granddaughters. Hanks was a member of the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in St. George, Utah. His hobbies were fishing, hunting and camping. For many years he was active with the Boy Scouts of America and received the highest civilian award, the Silver Beaver for his service. After retirement the couple moved to their home on the upper Green River, spending the summers in their mountains and traveling south in the winter.
Hanks is survived by his wife, Marie; two children, Mrs. Charles (Jeanett) Murrell, Seattle, Wash.; and Elmer Hanks, Arvada, Colo.; five granddaughters and four great-grandchildren.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, May 4, 1996
MARJORIE MAE JAMES
Funeral services for Marjorie Mae James were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 29, 1996, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs.
Mrs. James, 84, of 2060 Fir Drive, Rock Springs, died at about 7 a.m. Monday, April 22, 1996 at her home.
A resident of Rock Springs since 1976, Mrs. James died following a lengthy illness.
She was born Sept. 26, 1911 in Round Bottom, Ohio, the daughter of the late Emmett and Grace Minder Pyles. She attended schools in Wheeling, W.Va., and Lafferty, Ohio, and was a graduate of the Lafferty High School with the class of 1930. She attended college at Wheeling and married Felix G. “Jack” James in Wellsburg, W.Va. on Oct. 5, 1935. He preceded her in death on Feb. 4, 1995.
Mrs. James was a member of the Episcopal Church and she was a life member of the Order of Eastern Star for 60 years.
Survivors include two sons, Deane James of Rock Springs and F. Gary James of La Crescenta, Calif.; one daughter, Kathleen R. Mahan of Simi Valley, Calif.; two sisters, Evelyn Johnson of Buffalo and Nancy Ferrell of Fort Worth, Texas; eight grandchildren, Karen Hamilton, Karla Rae Custodero, Karyl Kaye Mahan and Celinda Lee Mahan all of Simi Valley, Daryl James of La Crescenta, Heather Mattinson and Deane and Holly James, all of Rock Springs; three great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn and Amanda Hamilton and Devon Custodero all of Simi Valley and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. James was preceded in death by one daughter, Margo Dee James who died in infancy and two brothers, Deane E. Pyles and Emmett Pyles, Jr.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, May 4, 1996
EDITH M. CLARK
Funeral services for Edith M. Clark who died Wednesday were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 29, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Bishop Allen Knight of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs.
Pallbearers were Elmer Dimick, Dennis Kessner, Randy Kessner, Steve Shassetz, Mark Shassetz and Craig Butler.
Miss Clark, 73, of 530 Gobel St. No. 11, Rock Springs, died at 12:40 pm. Wednesday, April 24, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs.
A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, she died following a lengthy illness.
She was born Dec. 25, 1922 in Provo, Utah, the daughter of the late William and Lydia Barney Clark. She attended schools in Superior and was a member of the LDS Church.
Survivors include on brother, Gene Clark and one sister, Arlene Pecolar, both of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmer Dimick and Floyde Clark who died in infancy and two sisters, Sylvia Demas and Esther Shassetz.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, May 4, 1996
VIOLET C. VAVOLD
Funeral services for Violet C. Vavold were conducted at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Kody Klundt, Dr. Brent Sigler, Scott Kearns, Henry Chevalier, Frank Chevalier and Herman Rauzi.
Mrs. Vavold, 84, of 515 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs.
A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Vavold died while recuperating from a recent surgery.
She was born in Auburn, Ill., on Aug. 29, 1911, the daughter of the late Edmund and Honorine Leroy Chevalier. She attended schools in Illinois and married Oswald “Skeezix” Vavold in Green River. He preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 1971.
Her hobbies included gardening and baking cookies.
Mrs. Vavold was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Carmella Vavold of Pinedale; one sister, Celestine Prentice of Orem, Utah; five grandchildren, Dr. Karla Vavold Sigler of Denver, Eileen Vavold Klundt of Twin Falls, Idaho, Lynn Vavold Kearns of Salt Lake City, Susan Araas and Jayne Vavold Jons of Houston; three great-grandchildren, Preslie Vavold Klundt of Twin Falls, Mar and Kristen Araas of Houston; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Vavold was preceded in death by one daughter, Rose Marie Vavold who died at birth; one son, Lester Vavold who died Sept. 20, 1995; four brothers, Frank, Henry, John and Edmund Chevalier and one sister, Sister Mary Ellis.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, May 4, 1996
HOWARD M. TRUMBLE
Funeral services for Howard M. Trumble were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, May 3, 1996 at the First Baptist Church, 171 North 3rd East, Green River. The Rev. Steven Todd conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River.
Pallbearers were Toby Trumble, Eric Keith, John Marx, Lonnie Ramon, Zac Trumble and Jamie Marx. Honorary pallbearers included Chris Trumble, Andy Trumble, Tyler Keith and Jarrod Marx.
Trumble, 81, of 413 Tollgate Ave., West Green River, died at 1:16 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 1996 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient since April 24.
A longtime resident of Green River, Trumble died following a brief illness.
He was born on March 10, 1915 in Harvey, Ill., and was raised by his foster parents, Alex and Florence Bray Trumble. He attended schools in Kankakee, Ill., and he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps in Missouri.
He married the former Lucille Williamson while in the CCC in Savannah, Mo., on Nov. 21, 1936.
They moved to Laramie in 1942 where Trumble worked for the Morris and Knudsen Construction Company. In 1951 the moved to Green River, where he went to work for the FMC Corporation.
Trumble retired as a mine foreman for the FMC Corporation where he worked for 30 years. He was a volunteer fireman for the Green River Fire Department for many years and helped in organization of the department. He was a square dance caller.
Trumble’s hobbies were fishing and reading.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Trumble of Green River; one son and daughter-in-law, Rodney Allen and JoAnn Trumble of Pinedale; one daughter, Ronda Lea Burnham of Green River; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cora Beth (Corky) and Eddie Marx of Green River and Florence Anne and Kent Ramon of Sandy, Utah; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, May 4, 1996
DOROTHY RIZZI
EAST CARBON, Utah—Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Henderson Rizzi were Saturday, April 27, 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Sunnyside, Utah. Interment was in Price City Cemetery.
Mrs. Rizzi, 74, died April 21, 1996 in Price, Utah.
She was born Dec. 8, 1921 in Heiner, Utah, a daughter of Jack and Janie Rose Henderson. She married Valentine Rizzi Sr. on May 25, 1940 in Green River.
She was a member of the Baptist Church of Sunnyside. She was a resident of East Carbon, Utah, since 1943. She was a member of senior citizens of East Carbon.
She is survived by husband, Valentine Rizzi, East Carbon; three sons, Lucky T. and Rita Rizzi Sr., Reno, Nev.; Val W. Rizzi Jr., West Valley, Utah; Tyler T. Rizzie, West Valley; three grandsons, Lucky T. Rizzi Jr., East Carbon; Dominic W. Rizzi, West Valley; Curtis V. Rizzi, West Valley; great-granddaughter, Ylessa M. Rizzi, West Valley; sister, Myrtle Morrie, West Valley.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, May 4, 1996
ANGELO L. KAUMO
A Mass of Christian burial for Angelo L. Kaumo was concelebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 1996 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel and the Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated.
A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, April 29, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Italian American Society section of the St. Joseph’s Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24.
Pallbearers were Lennie Kaumo, Teno Flaim, Don Barbero, Tony Bassani, Bill Lee and Joe Shubert. Honorary pallbeares included Silvio Pedri, Joe Kaumo, August Kaumo, Albert Anselmi, Joe Tardoni and Sulo Hill.
Kaumo, 76, of 837 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 2:20 a.m. Friday, April 26, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since April 24, 1996.
A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Kaumo had been in ill health for the past four years.
He was born Aug. 13, 1919 in Gunn, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Deltrosso Kaumo. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1939.
He married the former Pierina Flaim at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs on Sept. 15, 1941. Kaumo was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II who served in barrage balloons.
Kaumo worked in the Stansbury Mine as an electrician and retired in 1988 as the owner and operator of Jefferis Furniture Store. He served as a Rock Spring City Councilman for Ward III.
He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the Italian American Society.
Survivors include his wife, Pierina Kaumo of Rock Springs; two sons, Buddy Kaumo and wife Mary Joe of Rock Springs and Dennis Kaumo, Placentia, Calif.; two brothers, Joe Kaumo and August Kaumo, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Amelia Hill of Rock Springs and Mary Motichka of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; two sisters-in-law, Flora Bertagnolli and Leola Kaumo, both of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Brian Kaumo and wife, Leslie of Albuquerque, N.M., Christopher Kaumo of Laramie, Jon Kaumo and Alexa Kaumo, both of Placentia, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Kaumo was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Leno Kaumo, and one granddaughter, Michelle Kaumo.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, May 4, 1996
JOHN R. McMULLEN
Funeral services for John R. “Mac” McMullen were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs with military graveside services by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24.
Pallbearers were Rowland Fisher, Todd Dona, Danny Prado, Gerald Richardson, Jamie Prado and Robert Prado.
McMullen, 69, of 621 Fifth Ave. West, Rock Springs, died at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day.
A resident of Rock Springs for the past two years and former resident of Long Beach, Calif., McMullen had been in ill health for the past two years.
He was born June 27, 1926 in Fort Wayne, Ind., the son of the late James and Henrietta Zollinger McMullen. He attended schools in Fort Wayne, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He served in the military for 20 years.
McMullen was a retired meat cutter who worked in California until his retirement.
Survivors include one son, John M. McMullen of Dickinson, Texas; three daughters, Sue Comstock of Rock Springs, Kathy Novak of Mountain View, Calif., and Maureen Miller of Sidney, Mont.; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, McMullen was preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie Braden.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, May 4, 1996
DONNIE H. McELREATH
FARMINGTON, N.M.—Services for Donnie H. McElreath were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27 at Brewer & Lee Colonial Heights Chapel, 103 E. Ute, Farmington, N.M., with Jack Wheat officiating. Interment followed at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Larry Starkey, George Manolli, Dennis Babb, Greg Booher, Tom Thompson and Jamal Yassien.
McElreath, 61, of Farmington, N.M., died Wednesday, April 24, 1996 as a result of an auto accident.
McElreath was born on March 15, 1935 in Stanford, Texas. He was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 1747. He established, owned and operated and acted as president of the Black Gold Oil Well Service Co. in Farmington. McElreath’s hobbies were boating and music including playing the guitar. He was a veteran who served with the U.S. Navy. He lived in Wyoming from 1970-1994.
Survivors include his son, Joe McElreath and his wife, Ann of Farmington; two daughters, Donna Manolli and her husband, George, of Bloomfield, N.M., Bebe Babb and husband, Dennis, of Farmington; sisters, Jorita Long of San Antonio, Texas, Linda Hall of Farmington, and Sandy Booher of Tucson, Ariz.; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996
DALE COVIL FORCE
MADISON, Kan.—Funeral services for Dale Covil Force were conducted in Madison, Kan., with interment in the Blakely Cemetery in Madison.
Force, 76, of 915 Walnut St., Apt 202C, Rock Springs, died at 12:36 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since Dec. 9, 1996.
A resident of Rock Springs for the past 15 years and former resident of Madison, Force had been in ill health for the past several weeks.
He was born Feb. 22, 1920 in Scott City, Kan., the son of the late Farmer C. and Esther Marie Covil Force. Force attended schools in Madison.
He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II.
Force worked as a roughneck for various oil field exploration companies and he was a retired greaser who worked for FMC Corp.
Force was a member of the VFW Club, the American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151.
He is survived by his sister, Violet Thornton of Augusta, Kan.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996
KERI LENNETTE RYAN
Funeral services for Keri Lennette Ryan were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1996 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. August Koeune of St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Fort Bridger officiated. Internment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River.
Pallbearers were Gary Musbach, Leonard Sanchez, Dennis Archulta, Robert Deatherage, Jerald A. Wolfard, Dominique Abeyta, Sharley Sanchez and Roy Wilkinson.
Mrs. Ryan, 22, of 1700 Wilson St. No. 52, Green River, died at about 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996 at her home in Green River.
A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Ryan was born on June 8, 1974 in Albuquerque, N.M., the daughter of Glen S. and Barbara S. Sanchez Wilkinson.
She attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1992. Mrs. Ryan married Roy Ryan in Green River in February of 1992.
She worked as a computer technician for Little America Hotel in Little America for one year and later went to work for Southwest Wyoming Rehabilitation Center where she took care of and worked with many people.
Mrs. Ryan was a bowler. Her pursuits included hunting, fishing, camping and working with people at the rehabilitation center.
Survivors include her husband, Roy Ryan of Green River; her parents, Glen and Barbara Wilkinson of Lyman; two sons, Cody G. and Cory Dale Ryan, both of Green River; one daughter, Stephanie Ryan of Green River; one brother, Charles Wilkinson of Green River; one sister, Mary Wilkinson of Lyman; her paternal grandparents, Glen and Bessie Wilkinson of Overton, Nev.; her maternal grandparents, John and Ida Sanchez of Green River; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996
NORMAN BITTNER
STAPLES, Minn.—Funeral services for Norman Bittner were Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1996 at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples, Minn.
Bittner died Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996 at the Wadena Hospital after being a patient there for one day.
Survivors include his wife, Nadine of Staples; one daughter, Connie Arambel of Green River; four sons, Willie Irwon of California, Clint Bittner, Donnie Bittner and Joey Bittner of Staples; his mother, Dixie Bittner of Staples; two sisters, Feona (Babe) Beveridge of Rock Springs, and Midge Johnson of Staples; two brothers, Gordon (Butch) Bittner of Rock Springs and Charles (Skip) Bittner of Challis, Idaho; three grandsons, Christopher, Patrick and Dalton Bittner, all of Staples; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, Bittner was preceded in death by a brother in infancy.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996
LARRY D. FROMAN
Funeral services for Larry D. Forman were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1996 at the Vista Bible Church, 316 B St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Barry Gridley conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs.
Pallbearers were Larry Turcato, Jerry Wright, Robert Easton, Gene Griffin, Dave McDonough and Ray Jacobs.
Froman, 60, of 350 Signal Drive, Rock Springs died at 6:55 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient for one day.
A resident of Rock Springs since 1970 and former resident of Casper, Froman had been in ill health for the past several months.
He was born Sept. 5, 1936 in Brush, Colo., the son of Charles Ishmael and Nora Wave Hines Froman. Froman attended schools in Brush and was a graduate of the Brush High School. He married the former Mary Blair in Kemmerer on Aug. 31, 1969.
Froman was the retired owner and operator of Froman Crane and Dragline Company in Rock Springs and the owner of Interstate Battery of Southwestern Wyoming for many years until ill health forced his retirement on Aug. 8, 1996.
Froman was a 32nd degree Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Mary of Rock Springs; his mother, Wave Froman of Casper; three daughters, Mrs. Thom (Lynna) Buohl of Phoenix, Ariz.; Crystal Froman-Levine of Edgewater, Colo., and Kathy Dunnuck of Rock Springs; one son, Tracy Froman of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Harvey (Donna) Chavin of St. Joseph, Mo.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews.
Froman was preceded in death by his father, Charles Froman; one brother, Dwight Froman; and one sister, Linda Froman.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996
VONDA TWITCHELL
Funeral services for Vonda Twitchell were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1996 at the White Mountain Chapel of the LDS Church, 3306 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs. Bishop Cary Huff conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996 at the Manila Cemetery in Manila, Utah.
Pallbearers were Jason Ridgeway, Shaun Ridgeway, Jamie Ridgeway, Jay Twitchell, Nick Twitchell and Bryce Twitchell.
Miss Twitchell, 60, of 3416 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs, died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996 at her home in Rock Springs.
A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Miss Twitchell had been in ill health for the past several months.
She was born June 14, 1936 in Manila, Utah, the daughter of the late Albert and Phoebe Twitchell. Miss Twitchell attended Yellowstone School in Rock Springs.
She worked for personal, social community support services for Southwest Wyoming Rehabilitation Center in Rock Springs for several years.
She was a member of the LDS Church.
Miss Twitchell’s pursuits included walking, embroidering and dining out.
Survivors include two brothers, Bryce Twitchell of Green River and Dennis Twitchell of Rock Springs; one aunt and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Miss Twitchell was preceded in death by one sister, Marva Jean Gomez.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996
RALPH ARTHUR GILPIN
A funeral mass for Ralph Arthur Gilpin was conducted Friday, Dec. 20, 1996 at 10 a.m. at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996 at 7 p.m. at the Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Private interment was at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River.
Gilpin, 85, of 801 Rhode Island, Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs.
He was born Nov. 2, 1911 in Evanston, the son of William Robert and Matilda Robinson Gilpin. He married Josephine Brack. She preceded him in death in 1961. He married Ruth Rowland in Vernal, Utah, on June 30, 1961.
Gilpin was a lifetime resident of Rock Springs and attended Rock Springs schools and the University of Wyoming. He was employed at Mountain Fuel for 40 years and retired in 1976.
His pursuits included fishing, camping and playing with his children.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Rock Springs; two sons, Robert Ralph Gilpin of Olympia, Wash., and Charles Arthur Gilpin of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Jody Jean Kelly of Rock Springs and Judy Ann Carr of Sun City, Ariz.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996
RAYCHELL COLLEEN JO CALVERT KRUEGER
LANDER—Funeral services for Raychell Colleen Jo Calvert Krueger were at the Chapel of Mount Hope on Friday, Dec. 20, 1996 at 10 a.m. The Rev. John Savio of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church officiated. Burial followed in Mount Hope Cemetery.
A rosary was conducted at the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson’s Funeral Home on Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996 at 7 p.m.
Raychell Colleen Joe Calvert Krueger, infant daughter of Christopher Lynn and Jennifer Lynn (Mott) Calvert died of a sudden illness at her home in Lander on Sunday, Dec. 15, 1996.
She was born in Rock Springs on March 16, 1995.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Jennifer Lynn “J.J.” Calvert on July 4, 1996.
She is survived by her parents, Chris and Jennifer Calvert of Lander; his sister, Carrie Ann Stillwell of Lander; grandparents, Rick and Theresa Krueger of Lander and Betty and Dennis Mott of Rock Springs; great-grandparents, marie Petty of Rock Springs, Kay Mott of Las Vegas, Bill and Vi Calbert of Rock Springs, Jim and Florence Holden of Lander, and Richard and Glenda Krueger of California. She is also survived by numerous aunts and uncles.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 1996
JOHN DAVID TOLAR
A private graveside service for John David Tolar was conducted at the Rock Springs City Cemetery.
Tolar, 51, died Nov. 29, 1996 in Fort Collins, Colo., from pneumonia.
He was born on May 28, 1945 to John and Phyllis Tolar.
He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Roy Radakovichi of Pinedale, nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996
RENALDO R. MENGHINI
A mass of Christian burial for Renaldo R. Menghini was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Military graveside service and interment were in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs.
Pallbearers were Ernest H. Dunn, Robert Flor, Dale Hansen, Al E. Morgan, Steve Taylor and Rick Ranger.
Dr. Menghini, 88, of 109 Agate St., Rock Springs, died at 7:40 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since Nov. 29, 1996.
He was born on June 2, 1908 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Peter and Angela Marchetti Menghini. Dr. Menghini attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1926. He attended the Universtiy of Wyoming for one year and was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Dr. Menghini then transferred to Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., and graduated with a doctor of dental surgery degree in 1932.
He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II from 1941 through 1945. He achieved the rank of major. While stationed in the South Pacific, he met the former Erma Packard, and they were married in Columbus, Ohio. She preceded him in death in August of 1992.
Dr. Menghini established his practice in the North Side State Bank building in Rock Springs. He worked as a dentist for 48 years until his retirement in 1991.
Dr. Menghini, along with Mac Peyton was involved in the creation of Junior Church League basketball. He served as the official scorekeeper for Rock Springs High School Tiger basketball for 25 years.
Dr. Menghini was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He also served as the past commander of the VFW club and the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Peter and Sue Menghini of Phoenix, Ariz., and Michael and Toni Menghini of Escondido, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and Gregory Gaylor of Rock Springs; five grandsons, Christopher, Mark, Peter and Timothy Menghini, all of Phoenix, and Wes Eversole of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Jesse Eversole of Rock Springs; and several nices and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Dr. Menghini was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Sue, who died in infancy; two brothers, Emmett and Leno Menghini; and two sisters, Mary Floretta and Lena Hastings.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996
BIRDIE MAE NYGAARD
A memorial celebration for Birdie Mae Nygaard was Monday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Nygaard-Alexander residence in Rock Springs.
Mrs. Nygaard, 85, of 1504 James Drive, Rock Springs, died at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996.
A resident of Rock Springs for the past 16 years and former resident of Santa Cruz, Calif., Mrs. Nygaard died following a lengthy illness.
She was born July 23, 1911 in Cameron, Texas, the daughter of the late Dolph and Eula Leutwyler Barnes. Mrs. Nygaard attended schools in Texas and was a graduate of the Rieso High School in Rieso, Texas, with the class of 1929. She graduated from nursing school at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. Mrs. Nygaard worked as a registered nurse for the U.S. Army prior to World War II. She married Carl Nygaard in Longview, Texas, on Nov. 15, 1941.
Mrs. Nygaard also worked as a nurse in Santa Cruz.
Survivors include her husband, Carl of Rock Springs; two daughters, Anna Beth Alexander of Rock Springs and Carla Marlowe of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; three brothers, J.G. Barnes of Waco, Texas, Rufus Barnes of Longview and Clayton Barnes of Temple, Texas; three sisters, Ola Wilson, Peggy Carter and Grace Bare, all of Waco; four grandchildren, Adam Alexander, Analyce Alexander of Rock Springs, Jon Marlowe of Chico, Calif., and Megan Marlowe of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nygaard was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter, Amy Marlowe.
The body was cremated.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996
AGNES LOUISE CRAFT
A memorial service for Agnes Louise Craft was conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 1996 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, 2nd and B street, Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson officiated.
Mrs. Craft of 522 B St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 10:19 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996.
A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Craft had been in ill health for the past several years.
She was born Aug. 19 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John M. and J. Bernadine Anderson Larsen. Mrs. Craft attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. Mrs. Craft graduated from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s degree in social work.
She married Ralph D. Craft in Petersburg, Va., on Feb. 3, 1944, and he preceded her in death on April 5, 1995.
Mrs. Craft worked as a field representative for the Wyoming State Welfare Department for several years prior to their marriage. After their marriage, Mrs. Craft and her husband were the co-owners and operators of Rock Springs Finance Company since 1948.
She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and the Altar Guild of the Episcopal Church. Mrs. Craft was also a member of the Daughters of the Nile, a former member of eta Sigma Phi, and a member of Duplicate Bridge Club. She also served as the treasurer of the Rock Springs Community Concert association.
Mrs. Craft was a bridge player.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bernadine Craft and Dr. Larry Hill of Rock Springs.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Craft was preceded in death by one infant son, Ralph Larsen Craft, and two sisters, Dorothy Lee and Ruth Nelson.
Her body was cremated.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996
JULIE ELLEN LEE
PINEDALE—Funeral services for Julie Ellen (Jorgensen) Lee were Saturday, Dec. 21, 1996 at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational church in Pinedale. The Rev. jean Wade officiated.
Mrs. Lee, 35, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 1996 at her home in Glenrock. She was born May 30, 1961 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Carl R. and Mary Caroline (Brookshire) Jorgensen.
She is survived by her husband, Robert J. Lee of Glenrock; two children, Ryan Lee and Erin Lee, both of Glenrock; her parents, Carl “Bud” and Mary Caroline Jorgensen, of Globe, Ariz.; one sister, Carol Kammeyer of Tigard, Ore.; three brothers, Nels Jorgensen of Redmond, Ore., Carl Jorgensen of Glenrock, and Scott Jorgensen of Greenville, S.C.; aunts and uncles, Jim and Margie Thomas of Pinedale, and Max and Nancy Carter of Riverton, Utah; mother-in-law, Freida Lee of Pinedale; and maternal grandmother, Mary Ruth Brookshire of Pinedale.
She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Carl and Rachel Jorgensen; and maternal grandfather, Howard Brookshire.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996
GEORGE ROGERS
A memorial services for George Rogers was conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel, pastor of the Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, officiated. Inurnment was in the Rest Have Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs.
Rogers, 92, of 103 M Street, Rock Springs, died at 4:56 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since Dec. 18, 1996.
A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Rogers had been in ill health for the past six years.
He was born May 5, 1904 in Lander, the son of the late John and Ida Petersen Rogers. Rogers attended schools in Lander and married the former Mabel Genaro in Lander in 1928. She preceded him in death on Feb. 10, 1984.
Rogers was a retired coal miner who worked for Union Pacific Coal Company for 33 years. He was also the owner and operator of the Belmont Bar in Rock Springs for many years.
Rogers was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was a past member of the American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151.
Survivors include one son, Wayne R. Rogers Sr. of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and one niece, Doris Hayes of West Covina, Calif.
In addition to his parents and wife, Rogers was preceded in death by one son, Pete “Sonny” Rogers; one sister, Doris McNill; and one great-grandson, Walter Cencich.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996
LEONARD F. VERCIC
SPOKANE, Wash.—Funeral services for Leonard F. Vercic were in Spokane, Wash., at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, 1996.
Vercic, 72, of Spokane died on Dec. 20, 1996 at a Spokane hospital.
Vercic was born in Cumberland on May 12, 1924 to Martin and Mary (Glagovich) Vercic. He had been in ill health for several years. He was a graduate of Reliance High School and was a former resident of Winton.
He married Marie Blankenship in 1954 in Downey, Calif. They lived in Downey where he was employed in the construction industry. In December of 1979 they relocated to Spokane. Vercic’s pursuits included camping and traveling to many area of the United States.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Leon of California; tow sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Maryanne of Spokane, and Michael and Katy of California; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one uncle, two nieces; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, his stepfather, John Ruby; one brother, Albin Vercic; and two sisters, Margaret Clark and Helen Vercic.
Local relatives are his nieces, Audrey Shumate and Gail Aldred, and his cousins, Henry Chadey and Teri Gomez.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996
IKE R. BIAS
Ike R. Bias, 68, of 700 Crossbow Drive No. 113, Green River, died at 11:10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 1996 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient for one day.
A resident of Green River for the past seven years and former resident of California, Bias had been in ill health for the past one month.
He was born Oct. 28, 1928 in Claremore, Okla., the son of the late James Mack and Savannah Crane Bias. Bias attended schools in Oklahoma and Texas.
He was a retired electrician, who worked for Southern Pacific Railroad for many years.
Bias was a member of the LDS Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Survivors include one son, Don Bias of Stockton, Calif.; one daughter, Ann Daniels of Green River; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
The body was cremated.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996
ASUNTA CORAZZA ZAMBONI
SALT LAKE CITY—A Mass of Christian burial for Asunta Corazza Zamboni was on Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 1375 East Springs Lane (5150 South) Salt Lake City. Interment was at 11 a.. Friday, Dec. 27, 1996 in the family plot in St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Cemetery.
Mrs. Zamboni, 88, died in Salt Lake City of natural causes due to age on Dec. 22, 1996.
She was born in Rock Springs on April 30, 1908 to Pietro and Maria Covi Corazza. She married Fausto Zamboni in Rock Springs on Juny 12, 1926. He died on April 24, 1944.
She is survived by two daughters and their spouses, Florence (James) Seale of Salt Lake City, with whom she made her home, and Violet Mae (Richard) Borzaga, Lancaster, Calif.; a sister, Gisella Zamboni, Paramount, Calif.; three grandchildren and their spouses; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sisters.
She was a former member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. She has been living in Salt Lake City for the past 20 years.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996
AMELIA HAUTALA
Amelia Hautala, 88, of 4074 Springs Drive, Rock Springs, died at 9:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since June 22, 1995.
A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Hautala had been in ill health the past one and one-half years.
She was born Aug. 5, 1908 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Robert and Minni Peterson Buston. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Ben M. Hautala Sr. in Rock Springs on Oct. 16, 1929. He preceded her in death on April 24, 1982.
Mrs. Hautala was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion.
Survivors include one son, Ben M. Hautala Jr. of Rock Springs; two sisters, Anna Dominiski of Rock Springs and Thelma Faddis of Seattle; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hautala was preceded in death by one son, Robert Hautala and one grandson, Roger Hautala.
She was cremated.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996
KEIJI G. OKANO
CHEYENNE—Funeral services for Dr. Keiji G. Okano were conducted on Friday, Dec. 27, 1996 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Cheyenne. The Rev. Robert Waggener and Dr. Ron Shell officiated. Burial was in Mountain View Memorial Park.
Dr. Okano, 71, died Dec. 21, 1996, at University Hospital in Denver.
He was born Nov. 30, 1925 in Rock Springs and had lived in Cheyenne for 28 years.
He married Shirley Sellers on June 11, 1959 in Denver.
He was the vocational education coordinator for the Wyoming State Department of Education.
He was a World War II veteran, having served in the Navy, and was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, the Cheyenne Sheriff’s Posse and Civitan.
Survivors include his wife of Cheyenne; three children, Keiji Grant Okano of Laramie, Kathryn Blaney of Cheyenne and Sherri Ahlbrandt of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; five brothers and sisters, George Okano of Rock Springs, Haruko Miyaoto of Zeeland, Mich., Marian Okano of Rock Springs, Pauline Matsumonji of Denver and Marge Fearing of Iowa City, Iowa; and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Jiro Okano.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996
ANTHONY “TONY” STRASHEIM
Funeral services for Anthony “Tony” Strasheim were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 1996 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3309 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian Wilson conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Garden, north of Rock Springs.
Pallbearers were Roc Carter, Casy Osborn, Joe Scott, Mike Birdsley, Paul Pivik, Dale J. Moore, Glen Baker and Clint Baker.
Strasheim, 36, of 161 Sunset Drive No. 3, Rock Springs, died at about 11 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 1996.
A resident of Rock Springs since 1980 and former resident of Kimball, Neb., Strasheim died from injuries sustained in a one-car rollover at Echo Junction in Utah while traveling to Salt Lake City to pick up his family for the Christmas holiday.
He was born Aug. 7, 1960 in Linocln, Neb., the son of Robert Richard and Claudyne Bosak Strasheim. He attended schools in Kimball and was a graduate of the Kimball County High School with the class of 1978.
Strasheim married the former Tina M. Baker in Rock Springs on Jan. 24, 1984.
He was a self-employed gas completion consultant and was working for McMurray Oil Company.
Strasheim was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Tina of Rock Springs; his mother, Claudyne Jones of Kimball; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sue and Paul Pivik of Rock Springs; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ron and Judy Baker of Bedford; one son, Derek Strasheim of Rock Springs; two daughters, Ashley and Jessica Strasheim, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Larry Strasheim of Giddings, Texas; two brothers-in-law, Glen Baker of Bedord, Ore., and Clint Baker of Rock Springs; two sisters, Lori Eckhardt of Sutton, Neb., and Shelly Wingard of Sidney, Neb.; one sister-in-law, Teri Carter of Glenmore, La.; his paternal grandmother, Ann Strasheim of Kimball; Jake and Marie Moyer of Sterling, Colo.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Strasheim was preceded in death by his father.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996
DENNIS A. GRAY SR.
PITTSBURGH—A service for Dennis A. Gray Sr. was conducted Saturday, Dec. 21, 1996 at 11 a.m. followed at 11:30 by a Mass of Christian burial at St. Gregory Church.
Burial was at St. Gregory Cemetery.
Gray, 67, of Marienville, Forest County, formerly of West Main Road, North East, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1996 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
He was born in Erie May 6, 1929, son of the late Edwin J. and Irene Maynard Gray.
Gray was a North East area resident for 30 years. He was a 1952 Villanova University graduate, receiving a degree in business, and had worked at the General Electric Co. for 27 years as a manager in budget forecast accounting. He retired in 1980.
He was a member of St. Gregory Roman Catholic Church, North East, and St. Mary Church of Crown, Clarion County, for three years. He also was a member of the GE Quarter Century Club, the GE Elfun Society, the Allegheny Outdoor Club and Keystone Trails Association.
His pursuits included hunting, fishing, golf, hiking, walking and biking.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Gray.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Dolores Waidley Gray; five daughters, Mrs. Gloria Leonard and her husband, Joseph, of Succasunna, N.J., Mary Chesley and her husband, Kevin, Julie DiGilio and Beth Rossman and her husband, Randall, all of North East, Ann Alcorn and her husband, Michael, of Berlin Heights, Ohio; six sons, Dennis Gray Jr. and his wife, Jeannie, Kevin Gray, Joseph Gray and Gary Gray and his wife, Eileen, all of North East, John Gray and his wife, Debbie, of Rock Springs, and Eugene Gray of Blaine, Kan.; a brother, Edwin D. Gray and his wife, Joan, of Marienville; a sister, Mrs. Patricia Baronner and her husband, Thomas, of Erie; 36 grandchildren, a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
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Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 28, 1996
INA M. JOHNSTON
LARAMIE—Funeral services for Ina M. Johnston were conducted Friday, Dec. 27 at 11 a.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene. The Rev. Elwin Paulson officiated. Burial followed in Green Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Johnston, 83, of Laramie died Sunday, Dec. 22, 1996 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital.
She was born Dec. 15, 1913 in Uvald, Texas, the daughter of Pearl Baker and Dona May (Courtney) Bristow. She received her schooling in Texas and married T.W. Johnston April 12, 1930 in Phillipsburg, Kan. The couple moved to Stockton, Kan. in 1943 accompanied by their five children, having lost a daughter to illness.
They later came to Laramie for a time before moving to a small farm in Fort Collins, Colo., accompanied by two additional children. The family moved back to Laramie in 1954. At this time they had a total of nine children. They built their home at 11th and Baker where they lived until her husband died in 1989. At the present time, she was living in south Laramie next to her son Ralph.
Her pursuits included making all types of crafts, gardening, fishing and traveling. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene.
She is survived by three sons, Ralph Johnston and his wife Hazel of Laramie, Teron Johnston and his wife Ramy of Oak Harbor, Wash., and Terry Johnston and his wife Becky of Rock Springs; five daughters, LaVonne Nauta of Douglas, Marilyn Barnes and her husband Bill of Lander, Kathren Haskins of Dacona, Colo., Sharon Westling and her husband George of Bismarck, N.D., and Beverly Candelaria of Laramie; a daughter-in-law, Roberta Johnston; a sister, Thelma Boylan of Linnsburg, Kan. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter, a son, Everett Allan Johnston; two brothers, Harold and Charles Bristow; and two sisters, Edith Browman and Dorothy Anderson.
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